NHTSA recall campaign
06V129000
ManufacturerGOSHEN COACHReported2006-04-24Affected13 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE WELDS ON THE VERTICAL ARMS OF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.
Risk
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
GOSHEN IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. RICON WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL ARMS THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECTIVE WELDS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR GOSHEN AT 1-800-326-2062.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →